Aquatopia!

 Greetings from Camelback Mountain Resort in the Poconos. The kids were ecstatic when we pulled into the resort gates and their mystery destination was revealed. The first thing they saw were the imposing waterslides spiraling around the side of the building. Timmy's squeals of delight were matched by his teenage cousins.

The resort is amazing. Our bunk bed suite is perfect because, although it isn't very large, everybody has a bed. We don't really need a big room, because the majority of our time was spent in the waterpark.

Aquatopia, which is the largest indoor waterpark on the East Coast, is overwhelming in both size and aquatic activities. As soon as we walked into the park, I knew that we were about to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The waterpark was virtually empty!

There were fewer than 100 guests in the waterpark yesterday. Because most of the other guests were in the kids water activity center, themed for the younger kids and toddlers, it was like we had the place to ourselves. We never waited in line for the slides, the kids were the only ones in the lazy river, and they also had the wave pool to themselves. 

Timmy, finally tall enough to join his cousins on the slides, took full advantage of every opportunity. He went down the largest slides without inhibition, giggling and smiling the entire time. He even learned how to surf on the empty flow rider!

After splashing and playing for four hours, the we changed clothes and devoured an obscene amount of food in the hotel restaurant. The big kids went into the escape room while Timmy climbed the rock wall and mined for gems. After Timmy was completely exhausted, I tucked him into bed and let the big kids go back to the waterpark to enjoy the slides and pools while they were colorfully illuminated.

Today we are heading back to the waterpark before packing up and heading to our next destination. (This is a two-part Aunt Peggy Adventure.) Stay tuned!